The Postgraduate Study Program (PSP) in “Chemical and Biomolecular Analysis” has a twofold aim: the theoretical and practical training of students in the fields of “Chemical Analysis” and “Biomolecular Analysis”. Both types of analysis provide valuable tools in all natural sciences-related fields and occupy prominent positions in modern societies and economies. Increasing demand for quality products and high-level, reliable services have made modern chemical analysis a vital and crucial process in many broader fields, such as Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutics, Archaeology, Medicine, Forensics, the Arts, the Environment and Ecology etc. For example, pharmaceutics, petrochemicals, and food industry companies all require chemical analysis to ensure product quality and service reliability. On the other hand, modern biomolecular analysis relies heavily on advanced molecular biology methods that are applied in medicine, food industry, manufacturing, and more. Current experimental techniques deliver highly accurate results, can process an ever-increasing number of analyses, and simultaneously reduce their cost. As a result, modern biomolecular analysis is now accessible to more people than ever before, driving significant advances in Medicine and Biotechnology.
Objective
The PSP in “Chemical and Biomolecular Analysis” aims to:
- Train postgraduate students through theoretical and practical sessions in the principles, methods, and instrumentation of modern chemical and biomolecular analysis.
- Provide scientific and technological training for scientists on current applications of modern chemical and biomolecular analysis in research, industry, medicine, forensics, arts and the environment.
- Familiarize postgraduate students with modern laboratory and experimental equipment.
- Train postgraduate students in laboratory organization issues and laboratory quality control
- Foster the development of scientists capable of staffing industry analytical and quality control laboratories (e.g. in pharmaceuticals, food, petrochemicals, materials, and products), state-run or private analytical product or environmental quality control laboratories, and biomedical laboratory units.
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Upon successful completion of the PSP, graduates will be able to:
- Describe the principles, methods, and instrumentation of modern chemical and biomolecular analysis
- Apply efficiently the necessary current chemical and biomolecular analysis methods in various fields of scientific, financial, industrial, and social activity
- Operate advanced laboratory and experimental equipment necessary for carrying out various forms of analysis
- Staff and organize analytical and quality control laboratories
- Select the most suitable method of analysis for a given application
- Develop new methodology related to chemical and biomolecular analysis
- Evaluate developments in applied chemical and biomolecular analysis
- Review the scientific literature and employ both established and innovative experimental methods to investigate chemical and biological systems
- Recognize and depict the modern achievements of Applied Molecular Biology – Biochemistry and their role in the prevention and treatment of biological and clinical problems
- Plan and conduct more advanced as well as classical experimental protocols
- Apply the necessary research skills towards continuing professional development
Curriculum Academic Credits (ECTS)
The total academic credits (ECTS) required to obtain the Postgraduate Specialization Diploma in “Chemical and Biomolecular Analysis” is 90 ECTS (30 ECTS per semester).
Postgraduate Study Program Type
Master of Science (MSc)
UNESCO ISCED-2013 Classification
According to field of education: 0512 – Biochemistry
According to education level: 7
Duration of Studies
The PSP in “Chemical and Biomolecular Analysis” (CBA) is organized in three (3) academic semesters, with five (5) semester-long thematic units and the preparation of a diploma thesis (and/or internship) The minimum duration of studies required to complete the program is one and a half (1 ½) years. The total academic credits (ECTS) required to obtain the Postgraduate Specialization Diploma (PSD) is 90 ECTS.
Language of Instruction
The PSP is taught in Greek. Students must prepare their postgraduate diploma thesis in Greek, or in English pending approval by the Dean’s Office of the School of Science and Technology.
Teaching Method
All the Thematic Units (T.U.) (XBA50, XBA51, XBA52) belonging to the Program are taught through distance learning. The Thematic Laboratory Units (T.L.U.) (XBA53 and XBA54) are taught through both distance learning and a five-day intensive laboratory training course at the H.O.U. Laboratories in Patras.
Teaching Material
The teaching material on which the Program is based and which students are required to study regularly over the course of their studies consists of printed material which is distributed to them and material made available to them online, correspondingly the primary and supplementary material on the syllabus of each Thematic Unit (T.U.).
The Post-graduate programme accepts graduates or higher institution diplomas of related disciplines. The programme is offered in Greek.
The knowledge of a foreign language and good computer-Internet skills would be useful for the successful participation in the programme.
Note:
Holders of a degree or diploma of higher education means graduates of Greek Universities or Polytechnics or Higher School of Fine Arts or Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education or Higher Technological Educational Institutions (ATEI) or those who hold academically equivalent first cycle degrees from recognized foreign educational institutions with the degrees awarded by the Greek Higher Educational Institutions, in accordance with the provisions of article 304 of Law No. 4957/2022 (Government Gazette 141/21.07.2022, vol.)
Clarification regarding foreign academic institutions
When evaluating an application to a Postgraduate Study Programme, the University will examine whether the candidate’s institution of study is included, or is eligible to be included, in the National Registry of Recognized Foreign Higher Education Institutions, and whether the candidate’s degree is included, or is eligible to be included, in the National Registry of Degree Types Awarded by Recognized Foreign Institutions. If the degree is listed under Article 307 of Law 4957/2022, the Hellenic Open University is required to request a “Certificate of Place of Study”, which must be issued and sent directly by the foreign university. If the certificate confirms that the place of study, or any part of the studies, took place within Greek territory, the degree cannot be recognized—unless the portion of studies completed in Greece was carried out at a public Higher Education Institution or at a recognized foreign educational institution, as defined in point (b) of Article 299 of Law 4957/2022.
Instructions for the declaration of Modules
Students may select from one (1) to two (2) Modules per semester.
Students in the 1st semester may select either XBA50 or XBA51, or both simultaneously.
Students in the 2nd semester may select XBA52 and either XBA53 or XBA54, in whichever order they prefer.
Students who wish to select the Laboratory Module XBA53 must either have completed XBA50 or select it concurrently with XBA50.
Students who wish to select the Laboratory Module XBA54 must either have completed XBA51 and XBA52 or select it concurrently with XBA51 or XBA52.
Students in the 3rd semester must select the Laboratory Module (XBA53 or XBA54) they did not select in the previous semester and prepare their Postgraduate Diploma Thesis.
The preparation of the Postgraduate Diploma Thesis presupposes the successful attendance of all Modules and one of the Laboratory Modules: XBA53 or XBA54.
The presentation of the Postgraduate Diploma Thesis presupposes the successful completion of all Modules and Laboratory Modules of the Programme.
When selecting Modules, students must first pass all the available Modules that belong to the previous term and then select Modules belonging to the next semester. For example, a student who has successfully completed one (1) first-semester Module and wishes to select two (2) Modules in the second semester must select their one (1) remaining first-semester Module and one (1) second-semester Modules, etc.
The minimum duration of studies is one and a half (1 ½) years. To obtain the Postgraduate Specialization Diploma, students must successfully complete the three (3) Modules, the two (2) Laboratory Modules, prepare and present their Postgraduate Diploma Thesis.
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMME OF STUDIES
Kyriakos Bourikas, Professor
Field of Specialization: Structure and Synthesis of Solid Catalysts
e-mail: bourikas@eap.gr
Co-ordinators
| ΧΒΑ50 |
Christopoulos |
Theodore |
CV |
| ΧΒΑ51 |
Stathopoulos |
Constantinos |
CV |
| ΧΒΑ52 |
Skorilas |
Andreas |
CV |
| ΧΒΑ53 |
Bourikas |
Kyriakos |
CV |
| ΧΒΑ54 |
Sgourou |
Argyro |
CV |
Financial contribution for admitted students until the academic year 2023-2024:
The financial contribution for students to the Programme is as follows: The cost of each Module is €450, the cost of each Laboratory Module is €540 and the cost of the Master Thesis is €450.
The total financial contribution for the Programme is: €2,880.
Financial contribution for students commencing from the academic year 2024-2025:
The financial contribution for students to the Programme is as follows: The cost of each Module is €500, the cost of each Laboratory Module is €500 and the cost of the Master Thesis is €500.
The total financial contribution for the Programme is: €3,000.
For information about the programme contact:
Student Registration Department
Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 13:00
Contact number: 2610367331
Ε-mail: xba@eap.gr
